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WATCH: Eagles Release 'Let's Fly' Season Kickoff Video

The Philadelphia Eagles will begin the 2020-21 season Sunday in Washington and the team released a video to pump fans up ahead of the game.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz passes during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lincoln Financial Field, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz passes during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lincoln Financial Field, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Philadelphia. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Eagles football is back on Sunday as the Birds travel to Washington to their first game of the 2020-21 season.

And to get fans pumped up about the season's opening game, the team released a kickoff video on social media Thursday.

The video is all about moving forward with new tactics, young talent and veteran experience, and taking on a challenging schedule, all while keeping the team healthy amid the coronavirus pandemic. The video even alludes to recent social justice protests in Philadelphia and the team's commitment to equality.

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Former Eagles running back and assistant coach Duce Staley is heavily featured in the video. Staley took over for head coach Doug Pederson as Pederson recovered from the coronavirus.

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Check out the video below as you gear up for Sunday's season opener:

Below is the full 2020-21 schedule for the Birds:

  • Sept. 13, at Washington
  • Sept. 20, home vs. Los Angeles Rams
  • Sept. 27, home vs. Cincinnati Bengals
  • Oct. 4, at San Francisco 49ers (Sunday Night Football)
  • Oct. 11, at Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Oct. 18, home vs. Baltimore Ravens
  • Oct. 22, home vs. New York Giants (Thursday Night Football)
  • Nov. 1, home vs. Dallas Cowboys
  • Nov. 8 weekend: bye week
  • Nov. 15, at New York Giants
  • Nov. 22, at Cleveland Browns
  • Nov. 30, home vs. Seattle Seahawks (Monday Night Football)
  • Dec. 6, at Green Bay Packers
  • Dec. 13, home vs. New Orleans Saints
  • Dec. 20, at Arizona Cardinals
  • Dec. 27, at Dallas Cowboys
  • Jan. 3, home vs. Washington

The NFL season begins at 8:20 p.m. Thursday with the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Houston Texans.

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